Protect the environment. North Shore Gas
is a leader in environmental stewardship. We reduce our impact on the environment
and operate our facilities to meet or surpass environmental standards.

Use natural resources responsibly. We use natural resources responsibly,
conserve resources through efficient use, minimize the creation of waste and recycle
whenever possible.

Use energy wisely. We promote efficiency in the supply, distribution and
use of energy. We invest in energy efficiency and conservation in our own operations
and help our customers to do the same.

Improve environmental performance. We commit, at all levels in the
company, to implement these principles, continuously improve our environmental
performance, meet our obligations with integrity and reduce environmental risk.
Employees draw upon their expertise, innovation and energy to achieve our
environmental vision.

Safeguard a healthy environment. We supply energy in a manner that
minimizes adverse impacts and protects the health and safety of our employees,
customers and the public. We continue to inform and educate customers about using
energy safely.

Engage stakeholders. We draw upon an open and honest dialog with our
employees, stakeholders and the public to improve our environmental performance.
We forge partnerships with educators, communities and other organizations as we
consider their environmental expectations in our business planning and
decision-making.

Embrace environmental sustainability. We strive to meet the energy
needs of today while ensuring a reliable energy future. This includes being
stewards of the environment and making business decisions that will protect and
enhance the quality of the environment for current and future generations.

Measure and report performance. We regularly review our environmental
policy and performance, and assess and audit our operations from an environmental
perspective.